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Quebec Solidaire has introduced a proposal to tax 100 percent of capital gains from home sales, aiming to curb speculation amid a severe housing shortage and rising prices. The plan will be debated in the National Assembly as the province seeks solutions to its affordability crisis.
Six people were hospitalized during a crowded free concert at the Montreal Jazz Festival on June 27, 2026, with Urgences-santé coordinating a response that proceeded as planned.
Abundant June rain in a Montreal suburb has made Quebec strawberries sweeter and boosted yields, which could lead to lower consumer prices.
Quebec health authorities reported 22 measles cases across six regions on June 29, 2026, and are urging residents to get vaccinated to prevent further spread.
David Letterman will perform live for the first time in Montreal on July 21, 2026, at Wilfrid‑Pelletier Hall in Place des Arts, beginning at 7 p.m.
Montreal will provide up to $5,000 interest‑free loans to 150 low‑income renters, to be repaid over five years, as a response to rising rental costs.
Montreal added about $750,000 to the Maison du Père’s Rent‑Assistance Bank on June 29, aiming to help roughly 150 families at risk of eviction.
Premier Christine Fréchette and Saint‑Lazare officials announced a 45‑unit affordable housing project slated to open in fall 2028, positioning it as a model for addressing Quebec's housing shortage.
Midfielder Mahala Opoku has transferred from CF Montréal to Greek side Panetolikos after three seasons and 42 MLS appearances, with the clubs announcing the move on June 29, 2026.
Environment Canada warned that southern Quebec and Ontario will face an extended period of hot, humid weather from June 29 to July 5, 2026, as part of its routine alerts for sharp rises in heat and moisture.
Over 100 wildfires are active across Quebec on June 29, 2026, with the majority concentrated in the northern part of the province, creating a widespread forest‑fire outbreak.
Hydro‑Québec, the Quebec government and the Canadian federal government are offering free heat‑pump installations to qualifying low‑income households in Quebec.
Montreal's West Island Women's Shelter is teaming with researchers, doctors, social workers and police to screen and treat traumatic brain injuries in women abused by intimate partners, addressing a frequently missed health issue.
Montreal’s Venezuelan community converted the Arepera du Plateau restaurant into a relief‑supply hub on June 27, organizing donations for victims of the back‑to‑back earthquakes that devastated Venezuela the previous day.
Heavy rain in June 2026 has made strawberries grown near Montreal sweeter and increased yields, which may lead to lower prices for consumers throughout Quebec.
Montreal has earmarked $40 million to buy and roll out body‑worn cameras for its police force, covering equipment, storage and training as part of a citywide modernization effort.
Farmers in Montérégie have objected to a municipal proposal for a 100‑MW wind farm, fearing turbines may be placed on farmland, amid Quebec’s broader push for renewable energy.
Quebec’s auto insurance board and motorcycle association are promoting portable‑airbag vests for riders, aiming to cut motorcycle‑related fatalities as part of a broader safety initiative.
At the June 27, 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, the Canadiens selected Timofei Runtso on Day 2, and the Maple Leafs traded defenseman Brandon Carlo to the Blues for two third‑round picks.
Montreal faces a forecasted heat index of 40°C on July 1, leading health officials to warn residents and advise movers to stay hydrated and take precautions against heat‑related illness.
